This is a collection of modern psalms written by John Hammersley. It is a resource for Christian worship, or private prayer and inspiration.

Please select one of these titles to read a psalm. You are welcome to download or print material from this website for personal use or for public worship.

Psalms for Work

Is the work you do (paid and unpaid) a curse, or a joy? For Adam, work was supposed to be a burden and a punishment, but there is a strong Christian tradition (as well as a Jewish one) about the importance of work in our faith. For Jesus, work was his crucifixion. At the very least, then, we have some reflection and praying to do about our own work.

Psalm of Monday MorningThere always seems to be a frustrating feeling that things could (and should) be better. Looking for the way is our frequent prayer.

Psalm of WorkAn attempt to make a prayer out of our daily experiences of ordinary working life. But also trying to be positive about them!

Psalm of the ManagerGod may be seen as a good manager (like the Good Shepherd) who will always care for me.

Celtic PsalmThis is a Celtic type of prayer for the instruments that enable me to do my daily work.

Psalm of CommunityWhat does it mean to work for community and for the common good? It has always been an important part of a Christian life.

Psalm of ChangeReligion is about change, or transformation, of the individual and the world. Yet we are so often encouraged to be more concerned about consistency and not changing my mind.

Psalm of MoneyIs money the root of all evil? Or can we pray for a proper use of what is given us by God?

Psalm of OppressionCan we learn to share our lives together in a large city? Or is history too strong for us, with its emphasis on the power of religion? There is also historical evidence for cocking a snook at power and playing the clown.

Psalm of FearA cry for help, when we are ill or alone. Other people can reflect the presence of God in our lives.

Psalm of CreationCreation is both the natural world and the world of work in which we can help to create one another.